Global Logistics Leader in Chalfont St Giles

The Global Logistics Leader (PDx) leads the end‑to‑end strategy and execution of global PDx logistics to ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective distribution of PDx products, including temperature‑controlled and controlled substances where applicable. The role owns deployment of international transportation, 3PL governance across the network, partners on the delivery of trade compliance, and delivery productivity & continuous improvement across air/ocean/road networks to meet service, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting Line and Scope

• Reports to: Exec Supply Chain Operations - PDx
• Geographic scope: Global (multi‑region), partnering manufacturing sites, coordinating across DCs, CMOs, and commercial markets.
• Functional scope: International and domestic transportation, 3PL management, freight procurement, trade compliance partnering, customs brokerage governance, and logistics quality systems integration.
• People leadership: Leads multi‑site logistics leaders & teams; influences cross‑functional stakeholders (Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Planning, Customer Service).
• Financial scope: Owns PDx global freight and logistics budgets; accountable for cost‑to‑serve improvements and contract value delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global logistics strategy for Contrast media & Radiopharma in PDx, including network design, mode mix, lane strategy, and service‑level architecture aligned to business growth and product portfolio needs.
• Lead time‑critical radiopharma network design, production‑to‑patient orchestration, radiation safety/compliance, licensed transport & security, packaging/shielding & monitoring, permits/documentation, reverse logistics/waste, contingency planning, and specialist 3PL + hospital governance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable distribution and transport requirements (e.g., GDP), including temperature excursion management, lane qualification/validation support, and oversight of cold chain packaging and monitoring processes.
• Establish governance for global/regional 3PLs, carriers, and brokers: selection, contracting, QBRs, performance scorecards, audit readiness, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) in partnership with Quality.
• Lead freight procurement and contract negotiations (air, ocean, road, courier/parcel) in conjunction with the sourcing team, balancing cost, capacity, resilience, and risk.
• Partner trade operations on governance: import/export execution standards, Incoterms alignment, customs brokerage oversight, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with Trade Compliance/Legal to manage sanctions, embargoes, and restricted party screening controls.
• Build resilience through risk management: contingency planning, dual sourcing, route‑to‑market alternatives, security controls, and disruption playbooks for events such as capacity shortages, port closures, geopolitical constraints, and extreme weather.
• Drive end‑to‑end performance: on‑time‑in‑full (OTIF), lead time, cold chain integrity, damage/loss, complaint reduction, and customer experience for critical/priority shipments.
• Oversee logistics systems and data visibility: TMS/track‑and‑trace, temperature monitoring platforms, KPI dashboards, master data discipline, and exception management workflows.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Customer Service, Finance, and Commercial teams to support launches, tech transfers, market expansions, and product recalls/returns where relevant.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean methods (Heartbeat); standardise SOPs, reduce variability, and improve cost‑to‑serve while protecting quality and compliance.
• Develop and coach talent; define operating cadence, organisation design, capability building, and succession planning for global and regional logistics roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Significant progressive logistics/supply chain experience, including multi‑region or global transportation operations.
• Significant experience in global logistics (CPG/Pharma preferred), including GDP expectations and temperature‑controlled distribution.
• Experience running (or scaling) PET and/or SPECT radiopharmaceutical distribution is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership of 3PL/carrier governance, freight procurement, and performance management across multiple modes.
• Strong working knowledge of international trade operations (customs documentation, Incoterms, duty/tax basics) and collaboration with trade compliance teams.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders across Quality, Regulatory, Planning, and Commercial functions.
• Comfortable using logistics systems and analytics (e.g., TMS, track‑and‑trace, BI dashboards) to drive decisions and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

• Pharma distribution quality mindset (risk‑based decision making, deviation management, audit readiness, GxP/GDP, chain‑of‑custody, controlled substances, documentation integrity).
• Cold chain logistics expertise (lane qualification concepts, packaging strategies, temperature monitoring, and excursion response).
• Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Supplier/partner management and governance (3PLs, airlines, forwarders, brokers delivering to hospitals/wholesalers/health authorities with strict delivery windows and documentation requirements).
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma tools).
• Data‑driven leadership: KPI design, root‑cause analysis, and actionable insights.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management across cultures and time zones.
• Change leadership (new systems, network changes, service model redesign).

Key Performance Indicators

• OTIF / service level to markets and customers.
• Temperature excursion rate and closure cycle time (deviations/CAPA).
• Transit time performance and variability by lane/mode.
• Freight cost‑to‑serve and budget adherence (incl. expedite spend).
• Damage, loss, and security incident rate.
• Customs clearance performance and documentation accuracy.
• Supplier performance scorecards (3PL/carrier/broker) and audit findings closure.
• Continuous improvement savings and productivity metrics.

Required Engagement and Travel

The role requires regular engagement across global time zones and periodic international travel to sites and logistics partners. The role may include on‑call escalation for critical shipments and disruptions.

Legal Statement

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.